Castellaneta beach
40.491° N, 16.987° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Castellaneta, in the province of Taranto (Apulia), Castellaneta beach is a sandy beach on the Ionian Sea.
“Castellaneta beach” is a descriptive name taken from the locality: this beach has no name of its own on OpenStreetMap.
Orientation: southeast (147°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 79 | 67 | 21°C |
| WED 14 oct | 79 | 67 | 19°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 97 | 23°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 88 | 22°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 91 | 80 | 20°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 79 | 22°C |
| MON 19 oct | 73 | 70 | 23°C |
Where is Castellaneta beach
Castellaneta beach is located in the municipality of Castellaneta, in the province of Taranto, in Apulia. Coordinates: 40.49125, 16.98736.
As the crow flies: 16 km from the centre of Castellaneta, 22 km from the provincial capital Taranto.
Winds and shelter at Castellaneta beach
With the coast facing southeast (147°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Castellaneta beach
Can you swim at Castellaneta beach today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Castellaneta beach is 67/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.6 m, wind 23 km/h, temperature 21°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Castellaneta beach?
Castellaneta (TA), Apulia, 22 km as the crow flies from Taranto.
Which wind is Castellaneta beach sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Castellaneta beach sandy or rocky?
Castellaneta beach is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Castellaneta beach?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).